2024 Best School Districts in Michigan

#1 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Novi Community School District

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School District,

NOVI, MI,

61 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says Pros: Diversity (students from different backgrounds and cultures), academic resources (AP and IB courses), decent amount of extracurricular activities across different fields (science, arts, etc.)Cons: Highly competitive culture, lower quality of mental health among students..

Read 61 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 9,

Students: 6,655,

#2 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Troy School District

School District,

TROY, MI,

199 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says My experience with Troy School District has been pretty solid overall. The best part has been the quality of education I've received. The teachers are knowledgeable and supportive, and there are....

Read 199 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 20,

Students: 12,461,

#3 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Northville Public Schools

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School District,

NORTHVILLE, MI,

71 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I loved everything about Northville HIgh School, although I didn't appreciate it as much as I should have until after I graduated. NHS is a very big school and they have amazing teachers, programs....

Read 71 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 10,

Students: 7,115,

#4 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Okemos Public Schools

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School District,

OKEMOS, MI,

32 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says Well, as a sophomore at Okemos High School, I think one thing I'd want to change is the cafeteria food options. It would be great to have more variety and healthier choices available. Also, I'd like....

Read 32 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 7,

Students: 4,593,

#5 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Bloomfield Hills Schools

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School District,

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI,

70 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says Overall, the school is pretty good. There has been 3 principals since I entered and culture and climate has been a real issue. It has effected not only my peers, but me as well. I have been called....

Read 70 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 11,

Students: 5,216,

#6 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Oakland Schools

School District,

WATERFORD, MI,

12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Oakland schools have been a great deal to me. To help me higher my education and go to a district that has a lot of diversity and support!.

Read 12 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 6,

Students: 2,304,

#7 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Van Buren Intermediate School District

School District,

LAWRENCE, MI,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 4,

Students: 591,

#9 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Birmingham Public Schools

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School District,

BEVERLY HILLS, MI,

57 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says So many programs, classes and extracurricular activities. The best of everything! Acceleration & AP classes, special services, tutoring, reading support, etc. BPS covers the needs of all students..

Read 57 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 13,

Students: 7,314,

#10 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Ann Arbor Public Schools

School District,

ANN ARBOR, MI,

158 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says Ann Arbor Public Schools are great, but they could be even better for me and my peers. More advanced technology and learning tools would help us prepare for the future. Expanding extracurricular....

Read 158 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 32,

Students: 17,026,

#11 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Rochester Community School District

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School District,

ROCHESTER, MI,

84 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says My experience with Rochester Community Schools has been an overall good experience. However, I feel these schools were lacking diversity. Many of the students I have encountered did not try to....

Read 84 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 22,

Students: 15,017,

#12 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Grosse Pointe Public School System

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School District,

GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI,

84 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says There are many good and bad experiences I have had during my time at Grosse Pointe South Highschool. Grosse Pointe South is a beautiful school that I am very lucky to attend but covid is what ruined....

Read 84 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 12,

Students: 6,516,

#13 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Copper Country Intermediate School District

School District,

HANCOCK, MI,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 2,

Students: 219,

#14 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Sanilac Intermediate School District

School District,

PECK, MI,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 2,

Students: 345,

#15 Best School Districts in Michigan.

St. Joseph Public Schools

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School District,

SAINT JOSEPH, MI,

49 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says Overall St. Joe is a great school to attend. You get amazing opportunities for interesting classes, college help, classes to prepare you for college, great teachers, sports opportunities, etc. Over....

Read 49 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 5,

Students: 2,965,

#16 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Forest Hills Public Schools

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School District,

GRAND RAPIDS, MI,

267 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I think they do a good job of providing very college preparatory coursework here, and I love it (will have taken 11 aps by graduation). Most teachers are amazing, although a few can be questionable.....

Read 267 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 18,

Students: 9,201,

#17 Best School Districts in Michigan.

West Bloomfield School District

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School District,

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI,

126 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I have had an overall good experience with the West Bloomfield school district, I have attended the schools from pre-k and I will be graduating from West Bloomfield High School in 2025. The staff....

Read 126 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 8,

Students: 4,865,

#18 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Washtenaw Intermediate School District

School District,

ANN ARBOR, MI,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I think the best thing about my school is my music and science programs.The staff is very helpful and there are ways to play instruments for band when families can’t afford to play expensive....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 8,

Students: 906,

#19 Best School Districts in Michigan.

East Lansing School District

School District,

EAST LANSING, MI,

44 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Great school overall with amazing academics and sport programs. Still working on fixing some safety issues..

Read 44 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 8,

Students: 3,788,

#20 Best School Districts in Michigan.

East Grand Rapids Public Schools

School District,

GRAND RAPIDS, MI,

38 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says The worst part about East Grand Rapids High School was the culture. It was extremely competitive, and not in a positive way. Students who achieved the highest were not recognized for their....

Read 38 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 5,

Students: 2,946,

#21 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Saline Area Schools

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School District,

SALINE, MI,

36 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Saline is a great place to go to high school. It is very academically rigorous, and that should be noted if deciding to send people here. The basic track for many people is go to here, take a bunch....

Read 36 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 8,

Students: 4,870,

#22 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Huron Intermediate School District

School District,

BAD AXE, MI,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Total Schools: 2,

Students: 202,

#23 Best School Districts in Michigan.

West Ottawa Public School District

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School District,

HOLLAND, MI,

72 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle school student says West Ottawa Public Schools is a pretty good school. first, I would like to touch on the fact that their safety is not the best meaning that every other week multiple fights break out, and there are....

Read 72 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 13,

Students: 6,590,

#24 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Ingham Intermediate School District

School District,

MASON, MI,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 6,

Students: 1,295,

#25 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Spring Lake Public Schools

School District,

SPRING LAKE, MI,

66 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Overall, I had a successful and memorable time in the Spring Lake Public School system. There were a lot of teachers who really cared about the overall well being of the students and put a lot of....

Read 66 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 6,

Students: 2,331,

#26 Best School Districts in Michigan.

Portage Public Schools

School District,

PORTAGE, MI,

82 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I absolutely loved my experience in Portage Public schools! I went there K-12 and have loved every teacher, class, activity, opportunity, and friend that I have had along the way..

Read 82 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 14,

Students: 8,616,